SEPA Instant Payments Set to Surpass Traditional Transfers by 2030
- 2 months 2 weeks ago
- Payments
New research from ClearBank, conducted by Celent, and in collaboration with Plaid, reveals that Europe’s payments industry is on the cusp of a significant transformation, resulting from the introduction of the Instant Payment Regulation’s SEPA Instant Credit Transfer (SEPA Instant) mandates. The report, ‘SEPA Instant: Build it and they will come,’ finds that real-time SEPA Instant payments will surpass traditional transfers by 2030, becoming the...
Mercuryo Unveils Partnership With Visa to Support Global Expansion of Visa Direct Off-Ramping Service
- 2 months 2 weeks ago
- Payments
Global payments infrastructure platform Mercuryo and Visa, a world leader in digital payments, have announced a partnership that will provide fast and user-friendly crypto-to-fiat global off-ramping via Visa Direct, Visa’s real-time payments platform.
Token.io GmbH Managing Director Appointed to Berlin Group openFinance Advisory Board
- 2 months 2 weeks ago
- People Moves
Token.io today announced that Gideon Fourie, Managing Director (Geschäftsführer) of Token GmbH, has been appointed to the Berlin Group’s openFinance Advisory Board, effective 1 January 2026.
Montran Opens New Office in Dubai
- 2 months 2 weeks ago
- Infrastructure
Montran, the global leader in financial infrastructure and payment solutions, today announced the opening of its new Middle East & North Africa (MENA) regional office, which is based out of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The expansion underscores Montran's continued global growth and long-term commitment to empowering financial ecosystems through innovation, resilience, and interoperability.
Mastercard Unveils Inclusion Hub and Innovative Inclusivity Measures Co-Designed With Autistic Australians
- 2 months 2 weeks ago
- Infrastructure
One in 40 Australians are autistici, yet many everyday spaces aren't designed with their needs in mind. Sensory overload, unpredictable environments, and lack of clarity can make routine activities inaccessible, limiting where autistic Australians and their caregivers feel comfortable participating in community.
Allica Completes Seamless Migration to Lendscape, Enabling Scalable Growth and Digital Innovation
- 2 months 2 weeks ago
- Financial
Allica Bank has successfully gone live on Lendscape’s industry-leading lending platform, marking a major milestone in its digital transformation journey and unlocking new capacity for growth and innovation.
Mastercard and iScore Join Forces to Study Building a New Scoring Model Powering Egypt’s Digital Lending Future
- 2 months 2 weeks ago
- Lending
Mastercard, in collaboration with The Egyptian Credit Bureau – iscore, announced a strategic partnership to study building a new scoring model that advances Egypt’s digital lending future and deepens financial inclusion.
Eolas Capital and Italian Fintech Axyon AI Announce Partnership to Bring AI-Powered Solutions to U.S. Investment Managers
- 2 months 2 weeks ago
- Management
Eolas Capital, a provider of distribution and business services to boutique asset managers, today announced a strategic partnership with Axyon AI, an Italian fintech company that provides AI solutions to investment firms for product launches and new sources of alpha. As part of the agreement, Eolas will provide Axyon AI with product development and distribution support in North America.
First Entertainment Credit Union and Nymbus Launch CineFi, First Digital Credit Union for Entertainment Professionals
- 2 months 2 weeks ago
- Lending
Nymbus, a modern banking platform for U.S. banks and credit unions, today announced that First Entertainment Credit Union has successfully launched CineFi, the first fully digital credit union created exclusively for the entertainment industry in the Atlanta area. This latest partnership is another real-world example of how financial institutions can leverage Nymbus' modern banking solutions to create new brands for specialized market segments.
Funding Circle’s Cashback and FlexiPay Cards Launched on Apple Pay for Convenient, Seamless and Secure Business Spending
- 2 months 2 weeks ago
- Payments
Funding Circle, the UK’s leading SME finance platform, announces the launch of Apple Pay for its Cashback business credit card and FlexiPay customers. This latest feature provides small businesses with a more flexible, secure, and convenient way to manage their business. Apple Pay allows customers to pay directly from their devices, offering superior flexibility and security. Customers can seamlessly use their phone to pay for everything from...
Payoneer Deepens Global Workforce Management Capabilities in Europe With Acquisition of Boundless
- 2 months 2 weeks ago
- Infrastructure
Payoneer , the global financial technology company powering business growth across borders, today announced it has acquired Boundless, an Ireland-based Employer of Record (EOR) platform that helps companies seamlessly and compliantly employ people around the world.
Lemonade Unveils Autonomous Car Insurance, Slashing Rates for Tesla FSD Miles by 50%
- 2 months 2 weeks ago
- Insurtech
Lemonade, the digital insurance company powered by AI and social impact, today announced the launch of Lemonade Autonomous Car insurance, a first-of-its-kind product designed specifically for self-driving cars, starting with Tesla FSD.
Gr4vy and Ecommpay Partner to Deliver Multiple Payment Methods Through a Single Integration
- 2 months 2 weeks ago
- Payments
Gr4vy, the cloud-based payments orchestration platform, has joined forces with inclusive global payments platform, Ecommpay, to provide its merchant customers with instant access to a wide range of local and international payment methods. The partnership underlines Gr4vy’s commitment to taking a merchant-first approach and processing every payment via the best route every time.
AlHuda CIBE Unveils Its Global Islamic Finance Calendar 2026
- 2 months 2 weeks ago
- Islamic Finance
AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking & Economics (CIBE), a leading global institution in Islamic finance education, advisory, and capacity building, has officially launched its International Training & Events Calendar for 2026.
Thunes and UnionPay International Launch Instant Money Transfers to China’s Mainland
- 2 months 2 weeks ago
- Money Transfers
Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, today announces the launch of faster, more reliable, and more transparent payments into China’s mainland following a deepened collaboration with UnionPay International (UPI).
